25 Aug 2025: rabbit issue

Media: Local Democracy Reporter

Topic: Rabbit issue

Enquiry

I am doing a story around pest control over in Okere Falls. It is a DOC and Regional Council issue, but the person did say he reported it to you guys’ first so just double checking on that.

Name was [reporter provided name]. Call made in June/July most likely? Address was Whangamoa Dr.

Let me know

Response

We confirmed that RLC received a call on 23 July about rabbits digging holes in people’s yards and along the roadside on Whangamoa Drive.

The caller was referred to the regional council.